IB Mathematics Applications & Interpretation Question Type 1: Modelling Decay Using Exponential Functions Exercises

An investment of $5000 is compounded continuously at an annual rate of 4%. Calculate the value of the investment after 10 years, correct to the nearest dollar.

What fraction of the isotope remains after $1000$ years?

Solve for $t$ in the equation: $$200=50\cdot 2^t$$

Solve for $x$ in the equation $e^{3x}=10$.

The brightness of a star decays according to $B(t)=B_0{e}^{-\lambda t}$. If the brightness decreases from 1000 units to 300 units in 5 hours, find the decay constant $\lambda$ and the time required for the brightness to reach 100 units.

A population grows continuously at an annual rate of 5%. Determine the time required for the population to double.

A substance decays to 40% of its original amount in 4 days. Find the decay constant $k$ in the model $A(t)=A_0{e}^{kt}$, and determine how long it will take to decay to 10%.

A bacterial culture doubles in size every 3 hours. If the initial count is 100 bacteria, how long will it take to reach 10,000 bacteria?

A radioactive substance has a half-life of 6 years and an initial amount of 10 grams. Determine the decay constant $k$ and write the exponential decay model $A(t)$.

Solve the equation $5^{2x-1}=125$ for $x$.

Given the model $A(t)=50e^{-0.2t}$ for the decay of a substance, find its half-life.

Solve the equation $$\ln (x)+\ln (x-3)=1$$ for $x$.